Amendment #2
December 19, 2025.
RFP 25-58189 New Electric Forklift and Charger
This amendment is raised to answer questions and to modify the solicitation.
Please see answers to questions and/or modifications to the solicitation below.
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QUESTIONS TO THE SOLICITATION
Question 2:
Our proposed forklift has a Lithium-ion battery that does not require watering or an associated watering string. Also, it has a capacity of 690 AH. Please advise whether this would be acceptable to the end user?
Answer 2:
Yes, Canada will modify the solicitation documents.
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MODIFICATIONS TO THE SOLICITATION:
*Under Annex Statement of Requirement., 1.0 Technical Specifications:
DELETE subsection 1.4 in its entirety
REPLACE with:
1.4 Battery:
- can have Voltage 80V and have single point water system, or similar safety feature;
- can have a Lithium-ion battery that does not require watering or an associated watering string, has a capacity of 690 AH;
- must have clear indicator for low electrolyte level if refill needed (e.g. lead-acid);
- must have load indicator (scale);
- can have a high-capacity battery with 800 amp-hours minimum,
- must have a standard warranty on the battery.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME
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Amendment #1
December 15, 2025.
RFP 25-58189 New Electric Forklift and Charger
This amendment is raised to answer questions and to modify the solicitation.
Please see answers to questions and/or modifications to the solicitation below.
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QUESTIONS TO THE SOLICITATION
Question 1:
Regarding the solicitation 25-58189, will Canada consider units that do not meet the delivery requirement of March 31, 202?
Answer 1:
Canada requests a delivery date before March 31, 2026. If this date is not possible, please confirm what delivery date can be met.
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MODIFICATIONS TO THE SOLICITATION:
*Under Section 1. Solicitation of Offers., subsection 1.4 Delivery Date:
DELETE subsection 1.4 Delivery Date in its entirety
REPLACE with:
1.4 Delivery Date. All the deliverables should be received on or before March 31, 2026. If unable to meet this date, please confirm which delivery date can be met ________________________.
*Under RESULTING CONTRACT CLAUSES, Section 1. DELETE Sub-section 2.2 Delivery Date in its entirety and REPLACE with:
2.2 Delivery Date. All the deliverables should be received on or before March 31, 2026. If unable to meet this date, please confirm which delivery date can be met ________________________.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME
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RFP 25-58189 New Electric Forklift and Charger
Statement of Requirement
New Electric Forklift and Charger
Publication Date: December 8, 2025
Closing Date and Time: December 22, 2025 2:00pm EST
The National Research Council Canada’s (NRC) - Aerospace Research Centre (AERO) has a requirement for the supply of one (1) new Electric Forklift and Charger for delivery to Ottawa, ON. The new Forklift and Charger are required to increase load capacity, improve safety standards, and reduce maintenance costs associated with current older equipment. The power supply for charge station will be installed by NRC.
1.0 Technical Specifications:
The new Electric Forklift and Charger must meet the following Mandatory Specifications:
1.1 Must be an electric Forklift only;
1.2 Must be a side shift Forklift;
1.3 Must have a 10,000-pound (lb) load capacity;
1.4 Battery: Voltage 80V
-must have single point water system, or similar safety feature;
-must have clear indicator for low electrolyte level if refill needed (e.g. lead-acid);
-must have load indicator (scale);
-must be a high-capacity battery with 800 amp-hours minimum,
-must have a standard warranty on the battery.
1.5 Must have a 180-inch lift height
1.6 Must have a strobe light
1.7 Must have an opportunity charger for extended shift lengths
1.8 The electric forklift must operate indoors or outdoors, suitable for gravel surfaces and use on ramps
1.9 The electric forklift must have a full-suspension seat with easy to see seat belt
1.10 Must have a full cab with heater
1.13 Must have a back up alarm
1.14 The electric Forklift must be under 96 inches lowered total height
1.15 The electric Forklift must have a 3 year or 4000-hour standard warranty
1.16 The electric Forklift must be delivered and ready to use.
